IND vs WI Toss Prediction: A twenty-four-year wait. On one side, there is India. On the other, the West Indies. The West Indies haven’t won an ODI series in India for 24 years. Now, they have a chance to change that story.
But they are up against India. And India, too, has a new story to tell. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the ODI team. Both legends will once again be seen in India’s blue jersey. In the last ODI, Rohit scored 138 runs. Virat also played a solid innings of 74 runs. Shubman Gill is part of the team as well. KL Rahul is in the squad too. But the Indian team isn’t just about big names.
New players have also been given a chance. Naman Dhir’s inclusion is the most interesting one. He played massive innings like 173 and 95 runs in Sher-E-Punjab. Ruturaj Gaikwad has also joined the squad. Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar have secured spots as well. Nitish Kumar Reddy has returned to the team. India has options in both batting and bowling.
The West Indies’ story is interesting too. They have some new, young faces in the mix. Amir Jangoo has earned a spot in the squad. Vitel Lawes has retained his place. Lawes took 8 wickets in 5 matches against New Zealand. Now, he will have his sights set on the Indian batters. Keemo Paul has made a comeback as well. His experience could prove valuable for the West Indies. The West Indies’ last ODI was against New Zealand. They won that match by 2 wickets. Sherfane Rutherford scored 61 runs. Shimron Hetmyer scored an unbeaten 69 runs.
The story now moves to Thiruvananthapuram. The three-match ODI series begins here. India boasts big names. West Indies has a golden opportunity. One team will aim for a strong start on home turf. The other will look to rewrite a 24-year-old history. The first ODI is scheduled for September 27, 2026. The match will start at 2:00 PM IST. Now, it remains to be seen which way the story unfolds after the first ball is bowled.
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IND vs WI 1st ODI Match Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies tour of India, 2026 |
| Match | India vs West Indies, 1st ODI |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Match Date/Time | 2:00 PM IST, Sunday, 27 September, 2026 |
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IND vs WI Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
| Total | 142 |
|---|---|
| Won by India | 72 |
| Won by West Indies | 64 |
| No Result | 04 |
| Tied | 02 |
The ODI rivalry between India and West Indies goes back a long way. The two teams have played 142 ODI matches against each other. India has won 72 matches. West Indies has won 64 matches. 4 matches ended with no result. 2 matches ended in a tie. Recent records have favored India.
India has won 4 of the last 5 matches. Their last meeting took place in August 2023. India won that match by 200 runs. India posted a score of 351/5 in 50 overs. Shubman Gill scored 85 runs. Ishan Kishan played a quick innings of 77 runs. Sanju Samson also scored 51 runs.
West Indies’ batting lineup was bowled out for 151 runs. Shardul Thakur took 4 wickets. Mukesh Kumar also claimed 3 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets. Now, the two teams are set to face each other again in 2026. This time, West Indies will be looking to turn their record around.
Pitch & Weather Report – Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Greenfield Stadium has a pitch that can offer something to both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers can get help at the start. The coastal conditions can give the new ball some movement. This makes the powerplay an important phase.
Batters will need to avoid risky shots early. The pitch can become slower as the match moves forward. This can bring spinners into the game. Spinners may get some turn during the middle overs. Good bowling can make run scoring harder during this period. Batting can still become easier once the batter gets set.
The surface usually offers good bounce for clean shots. The venue has seen only two men’s ODIs so far. The average first innings score stands at 247 runs. The highest ODI total here is 390/5. Sri Lanka were once bowled out for just 73 runs.
Virat Kohli has been the biggest batting star at this venue. He has 199 runs from two ODIs. His best knock was an unbeaten 166 against Sri Lanka. He hit eight sixes in that innings. Mohammed Siraj has the best bowling figures here. He took 4/32 against Sri Lanka.
Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast on 27th September
- Temperature: High of 31°C and low of 24°C–26°C.
- Conditions: Very low chance of rain (around 10% to 15%).
- Wind: Northwest at about 11–12 mph.
- Humidity: Around 76% to 81%.
IND vs WI Predictions
IND vs WI Recent Matches Toss Results
| Year | Match | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3rd ODI | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba | West Indies | Bowl First | India won by 200 runs |
| 2023 | 2nd ODI | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | West Indies | Bowl First | West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| 2023 | 1st ODI | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | India | Bowl First | India won by 5 wickets |
| 2022 | 3rd ODI | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | India | Bat First | India won by 119 runs (DLS) |
| 2022 | 2nd ODI | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | West Indies | Bat First | India won by 2 wickets |
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win the Toss?
India have not won a single toss in their last 5 matches. They played three against England and 2 against Afghanistan but won zero tosses. West Indies on the other hand won two of the last five tosses out of their last 5 ODIs.
Adding more to that, West Indies have won three tosses against India in the last 5 head-to-head ODIs. So, West Indies will win the toss in this match.
IND vs WI Toss Prediction: West Indies
IND vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
India have some clear points going into this match.
- Strong H2H record: India have won 72 of 142 ODIs against West Indies.
- Recent H2H: India have won 4 of their last 5 matches against West Indies.
- Rohit and Kohli: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in the ODI squad.
- Shubman Gill: Gill is leading India and scored 77 runs in the last ODI he played.
- Home conditions: The match is in Thiruvananthapuram. India will know these conditions well.
- Recent wins: India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs and 9 wickets in two recent ODIs.
West Indies also have match winners. They beat New Zealand by 2 wickets in their last ODI. But the Indian team on their home soil is a different challenge altogether.
IND vs WI Match Prediction: India
Probable Playing XIs
| India | West Indies |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Justin Greaves |
| Shubman Gill (C) | John Campbell |
| Virat Kohli | Keacy Carty |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Shai Hope (C & WK) |
| KL Rahul (WK) | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Roston Chase |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Keemo Paul |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Gudakesh Motie |
| Prasidh Krishna | Alzarri Joseph |
| Gurnoor Brar | Jayden Seales |
| Mohammed Siraj | Shamar Joseph |
Key Players to Watch
India
- Shubman Gill – Most runs at recent form with 561 runs in 9 matches. 77 runs in the recent England ODI.
- Rohit Sharma – Have 454 runs in 10 matches. 138 runs in the last ODI against England.
- Prasidh Krishna – Prasidh is doing good with 17 wickets in 8 matches. 2 wickets in the last ODI against England.
- Gurnoor Brar – He has picked up 11 wickets in last 6 matches. 1 wicket in the last ODI against England.
West Indies
- Shai Hope – Have 361 runs in 10 matches. 39 runs in the last ODI against New Zealand.
- Keacy Carty – Recent form 260 runs in 10 matches. 20 runs in the last ODI against New Zealand.
- Matthew Forde – Recent form with 10 wickets in 7 matches. 1 wicket in the last ODI against New Zealand.
- Jayden Seales – Recent form with 10 wickets in 6 matches. 1 wicket in the last ODI against New Zealand.
